~Watkins Glen Journal~

Hi Y’All, First off, I would like to thank all of you for your prayers and kind words about Granddad. He gave us quite a scare, but is doing much better now. I’ll let him know that you all send your best wishes to him for a "speedy recovery". Hey, today’s road course race was a major thrill for me as I got my first chance to test my skills coming up through the gears, constantly shifting and "turning right" against some greatest road course drivers in the country. As thrilling as today’s race was, I have to admit I am just as excited to let you know that this week will be a very historic and memorable week for me! After several months of planning and listening to you, we are proud to finally debut our long awaited Official Fan Club. I can’t believe it! Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been amazed at the relationship that both my Dad and Granddad had with their fans. I think Granddad summed the relationship up best when he said: "They love me and I love them." It’s a lesson I never forgot. The fact that a Fan Club is the ultimate way to express that love is the reason why my Fan Club is, and will continue to be, so important to me. Not only that, but it also represents a historic opportunity for me to carry on a special tradition between the Petty’s and race fans that was started by my family over 50 years ago. I know that y’all are dying to know what the Fan Club will be called. Just so you know, I call it "A Collection of the Greatest People in the World!" (LOL). As for the official name though, it will be called….drum roll please….. "The Adam Petty Fan Club"!! As for all of your awesome name suggestions (I mean it; they were all awesome, thanks so much!) I did select one name that we plan to use as a key part of our Fan Club. I can’t spill the beans on how the name will be used just yet but rest assured the person responsible for coming up with the particular name will receive a lifetime membership to the Fan Club. As for detailed information on all aspects of The Adam Petty Fan Club, including an application form, just click on the Fan Club icon and you will see everything you need to know. The part I’m most excited about being able to give y’all race reports every week through the awesome Fan Club/Prepaid Foncard that Spree developed exclusively for my Fan Club. But there’s so much more, so make sure you check it out. Oh, and don’t forget to log onto CBS Sportsline Monday night (June 28) at 8:00 PM ET for our chat session. The location is http://cbs.sportsline.com/u/chat/1999/CBSsports/apetty062899.htm I’m really looking forward to talking with y’all and answering all of your questions. Because I can talk a lot faster than I can type (LOL), I’m going to sign off for now. See y’all Monday night at 8:00 PM. God Bless and Keep the King in your Prayers, ADAM